Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 766: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the site clearance works for the Poolbeg incinerator, Dublin have commenced or will commence; the person at whose cost they have been undertaken; if he will confirm that the costs that will neither be incurred or be underwritten by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29703/09]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 777: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm the exposure to the State, in the form of Dublin County Council, will be in monetary amount in respect of the put and pay element of the Poolbeg incinerator contract; the amount the State will have to pay in respect of the 320,000 tonnes which Dublin County Council has committed to provide; if he expect to make any payments for waste not provided to the incinerator; if he will confirm that this is the total liability for the State in respect of the put and pay element of the Poolbeg contract and that the State does not have any other exposure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30067/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 766 and 777 together.

In line with national policy, the Exchequer does not fund new heavy waste infrastructure, landfills or incinerators. These are to be provided as purely private sector commercial initiatives or by way of public private partnerships with local authorities. In consequence, the capital cost of this project will not fall to be met by the Exchequer. In addition, my Department has not provided any guarantee to Dublin City Council in respect of this project, including in regard to any commitments as to the volume of waste to be provided to the plant. The issue of site clearance works and any costs associated with them are a matter for Dublin City Council.